Gas emission during laparoscopic colorectal surgery using a bipolar vessel sealing device: A pilot study on four patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dissection during laparoscopic surgery produces smoke containing potentially toxic substances. The aim of the present study was to analyze smoke samples produced during laparoscopic colon surgery using a bipolar vessel sealing device...

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Main Authors: Gianella Michele, Demartines Nicolas, Sigrist Markus W, Hübner Martin, Clavien Pierre A, Hahnloser Dieter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/2/1/22